“Mark has the most long-term perspective I’ve ever seen. This guy is uber uber uber on the long-term view.”

“Here was this really nice guy who happened to be uber-shy... and with just a little encouragement, he was suddenly smiling and joking and having fun. Really, what had taken them so long?”

“Not all witches can control the elements, only a "high priestess" or as I like to think of them "uber-witches.”

“The practice of cultivating altruism has a beneficial effect not only from the religious point of view but also from the mundane point of view, not only for long term spiritual development but even in terms of immediate rewards.”

“Charlie, you’re one of the most gifted people I’ve ever known. And I don’t mean in terms of my other students. I mean in terms of anyone I’ve ever met.”

“If there is one thing that marks families with money over the long term it is this: delayed gratification.”